Carriage Hill starts lower, at about $425,000; Lester Ridge starts at about $600,000. Ranges on record: Lester Ridge $600K–$630K, Carriage Hill About $425K. Off-peak, downtown Orlando is about 33 minutes from Lester Ridge and 36 from Carriage Hill. The widest gap is to Maitland Center (I-4 at Maitland Blvd): 25 minutes against 29.
Where Lester Ridge and Carriage Hill differ
- Price. Carriage Hill starts lower, at about $425,000; Lester Ridge starts at about $600,000. Ranges on record: Lester Ridge $600K–$630K, Carriage Hill About $425K.
- Age. Carriage Hill is the newer of the two (built 2018–2021); Lester Ridge dates from 2013–2016.
- Commute. Off-peak, downtown Orlando is about 33 minutes from Lester Ridge and 36 from Carriage Hill. The widest gap is to Maitland Center (I-4 at Maitland Blvd): 25 minutes against 29.
- Distance. The two are about 0.4 miles apart in a straight line, both in ZIP 32712.
Side by side
| Fact | Lester Ridge | Carriage Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | About $600,000 to $630,000One listing, November 2026, and a 2024 median. Thin sample | About $425,000One 2026 closing of a 2,044 sq ft home. No subdivision median found |
| Built | 2013 to 2016 | 2018 to 2021 |
| Builder | Meritage Homes | KB Home, Maronda Homes |
| Home types | Single-familyAbout 100 homes | Single-family, one and two story |
| Typical size | About 1,900 to 5,205 sq ft | About 1,700 to 3,900 sq ft |
| HOA | About $62 a monthAlso reported as $187, likely per quarter | About $98 to $99 a monthPlayground and sidewalks |
| CDD | Not verified | Not verified |
| ZIP / jurisdiction | 32712City limits status not verified | 32712City limits status not verified |
| Drive to Downtown Orlando | 33 min | 36 min |
| Drive to Orlando International Airport (MCO) | 51 min | 54 min |
| Drive to Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) | 40 min | 43 min |
| Drive to Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom parking) | 49 min | 51 min |
| Drive to Lake Mary (I-4 at Lake Mary Blvd) | 29 min | 32 min |
| Drive to Downtown Winter Garden | 21 min | 23 min |
| Drive to Downtown Mount Dora | 21 min | 24 min |
| Drive to University of Central Florida | 52 min | 55 min |
| Drive to AdventHealth Apopka | 13 min | 15 min |
| Drive to Maitland Center (I-4 at Maitland Blvd) | 25 min | 29 min |
Every figure comes from the Lester Ridge guide and the Carriage Hill guide, where each one is dated and sourced. Drive times are off-peak routing estimates, not rush-hour times. Confirm school zones, fees and tax district for the specific address.
Questions about Lester Ridge and Carriage Hill
Is Lester Ridge or Carriage Hill more expensive?
Lester Ridge: About $600,000 to $630,000 One listing, November 2026, and a 2024 median. Thin sample. Carriage Hill: About $425,000 One 2026 closing of a 2,044 sq ft home. No subdivision median found. Both ranges come from the listings and closed sales cited on each community's guide.
Which is newer, Lester Ridge or Carriage Hill?
Lester Ridge was built 2013–2016. Carriage Hill was built 2018–2021.
Do Lester Ridge and Carriage Hill have an HOA or a CDD?
Lester Ridge: HOA About $62 a month Also reported as $187, likely per quarter; CDD Not verified. Carriage Hill: HOA About $98 to $99 a month Playground and sidewalks; CDD Not verified. Ask for the current fees in writing before you make an offer.
Which is closer to downtown Orlando, Lester Ridge or Carriage Hill?
Off-peak routing puts Lester Ridge about 33 minutes from downtown Orlando and Carriage Hill about 36 minutes. Rush-hour times are longer for both.
